NNAAP - NURSING ASSISTANT PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands Correct Answer:
Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse aide to prevent falls.
2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client
will Correct Answer: Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This problem
should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear
Correct Answer: Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, results in older persons
gradually losing their ability to hear high-pitched sounds.
4. The best way to safely identify your patient is by Correct Answer: A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in
three days. The nurse aide should Correct Answer: The nurse aide should report this problem, as
nurse aides cannot do any of the interventions on their own.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is Correct Answer: The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of Correct Answer:
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, so the client will most likely have this
problem in his history, although it may now be controlled with medication.
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? Correct
Answer: A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent? Correct Answer: A familiar object can enable the client to
find her room on her own, helping her feel more independent.
10. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? Correct Answer: Input
and output are totaled once per shift, as well as every 24 hours.
11. Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a
client? Correct Answer: Bruising may be due to accidents, abuse, medications, or illness, and
should be recorded and reported.
12. When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say Correct
Answer: Always give your name and position when answering the call bell, and politely ask the
client what she wants.
, 13. Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings? Correct Answer: Make sure clients know how to call for help.
14. When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Nursing assistants are not allowed to administer medications.
15. When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always Correct Answer: Always
use proper body mechanics when moving clients.
16. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? Correct Answer:
Clients should be turned every two hours to prevent decubiti.
17. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be
fed? Correct Answer: An aide should not bring the tray into the room until he has time to feed
the client.
18. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is Correct Answer: The
most serious problem that wrinldes in the bedclothes can cause patients are decubitus ulcers, or
decubiti.
19. Restorative care begins Correct Answer: Restorative care begins as early as possible to
prevent further disability.
20. Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should Correct Answer:
Caregivers should always explain procedures first, so b is the correct answer.
21. During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing
the soap off. The next action is to Correct Answer: The aide has contaminated her hands and
must start over.
22. How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? Correct Answer: First impressions are
critical, so nurse aides should wear business attire.
23. An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide
should Correct Answer: New clients should always know how to call for help before being left
alone.
24. When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the Correct Answer:
Keeping the back straight forces the body to use the strong leg muscles.
25. When should nurse aides wash their hands? Correct Answer: Nurse aides should wash their
hands after client care to prevent cross-contamination.
26. When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is Correct
Answer: Always remember to consider infection control.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. When assisting a client in learning how to use a cane, the nurse aide stands Correct Answer:
Standing slightly behind the client at her weak side better enables the nurse aide to prevent falls.
2. When working with a client who has urinary retention, the nurse aide can expect that the client
will Correct Answer: Urinary retention means that the client cannot urinate. This problem
should be reported to the nurse as soon as it is noted.
3. Aging-related hearing changes result in older clients gradually losing their ability to hear
Correct Answer: Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, results in older persons
gradually losing their ability to hear high-pitched sounds.
4. The best way to safely identify your patient is by Correct Answer: A confused patient may
answer to any name or lie down in any bed.
5. A client is on a bowel and bladder training program and has not had a bowel movement in
three days. The nurse aide should Correct Answer: The nurse aide should report this problem, as
nurse aides cannot do any of the interventions on their own.
6. The proper medical abbreviation for before meals is Correct Answer: The proper medical
abbreviation for before meals is a.c.
7. A client diagnosed with hypertension will most likely have a history of Correct Answer:
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, so the client will most likely have this
problem in his history, although it may now be controlled with medication.
8. A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what type of diet? Correct
Answer: A mechanical soft diet is easy to chew, swallow, and digest.
9. An elderly resident with Alzheimer's disease cannot find her room. How can the nurse aide
help the client feel more independent? Correct Answer: A familiar object can enable the client to
find her room on her own, helping her feel more independent.
10. How often should a patient's intake and output records be totaled? Correct Answer: Input
and output are totaled once per shift, as well as every 24 hours.
11. Which of the following should the nursing assistant observe and record when admitting a
client? Correct Answer: Bruising may be due to accidents, abuse, medications, or illness, and
should be recorded and reported.
12. When responding to a client on the intercom, the nursing assistant should say Correct
Answer: Always give your name and position when answering the call bell, and politely ask the
client what she wants.
, 13. Which of the following things should the nurse aide do to familiarize new clients with their
surroundings? Correct Answer: Make sure clients know how to call for help.
14. When arranging a client's room, the nursing assistant should do all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Nursing assistants are not allowed to administer medications.
15. When assisting a client out of bed, the nurse aide should always Correct Answer: Always
use proper body mechanics when moving clients.
16. How often should clients be repositioned during an eight-hour shift? Correct Answer:
Clients should be turned every two hours to prevent decubiti.
17. Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a client who must be
fed? Correct Answer: An aide should not bring the tray into the room until he has time to feed
the client.
18. The most serious problem that wrinkles in the bedclothes can cause is Correct Answer: The
most serious problem that wrinldes in the bedclothes can cause patients are decubitus ulcers, or
decubiti.
19. Restorative care begins Correct Answer: Restorative care begins as early as possible to
prevent further disability.
20. Before placing a client in Fowler's position, the nurse aide should Correct Answer:
Caregivers should always explain procedures first, so b is the correct answer.
21. During hand washing, the nurse aide accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing
the soap off. The next action is to Correct Answer: The aide has contaminated her hands and
must start over.
22. How should a nurse aide dress for a job interview? Correct Answer: First impressions are
critical, so nurse aides should wear business attire.
23. An ambulatory client is newly admitted. Before leaving the client alone, the nurse aide
should Correct Answer: New clients should always know how to call for help before being left
alone.
24. When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the Correct Answer:
Keeping the back straight forces the body to use the strong leg muscles.
25. When should nurse aides wash their hands? Correct Answer: Nurse aides should wash their
hands after client care to prevent cross-contamination.
26. When assisting a client with eating, one of the first things the nurse aide should do is Correct
Answer: Always remember to consider infection control.
